#Oregon gov suspends math, reading requirements for HS grads

#Oregon gov suspends math, reading requirements for HS grads

“#Oregon gov suspends math, reading requirements for HS grads” Gov. Kate Brown, the Oregon Democrat, signed a bill last month with little fanfare that drops the requirement that high school students prove proficiency in reading, writing or math before graduation, a report said. The Oregonian reported that the governor has seemed to avoid discussing Senate…

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#Proud Boys, Antifa clash at Portland prayer service

#Proud Boys, Antifa clash at Portland prayer service

“#Proud Boys, Antifa clash at Portland prayer service” Far-right and far-left activists exchanged paintball fire and pepper spray in Portland on Sunday as The Proud Boys and antifascists clashed at a controversial Canadian Pastor’s rally. A Christian group led by pastor Artur Pawlowski organized a prayer service at Tom McCall Waterfront Park where about 50…

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#Oregon adopts most protective heat rules for workers in US

#Oregon adopts most protective heat rules for workers in US

“#Oregon adopts most protective heat rules for workers in US” SALEM, Ore. — Oregon adopted an emergency rule Thursday that strengthens requirements for employers to safeguard workers from extreme heat, including expanding access to shade and cool water in what advocates called the nation’s most protective heat rules following deadly record-high temperatures in the Pacific…

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